Spurs vs. Rockets

December 29, 2011 10:45 PM

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) is hit in the face by Houston Rockets' Jordan Hill (27) as he passes the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) is hit in the face by Houston Rockets' Jordan Hill (27) as he passes the ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, and center Tim Duncan, right, sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-85. less

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, and center Tim Duncan, right, sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to official Kevin Fehr, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to official Kevin Fehr, left, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, loses the ball while driving to the basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-85. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, loses the ball while driving to the basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The ... more

Houston Rockets' Jordan Hill (27) and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) reach for a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Spurs 105-85. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Rockets' Jordan Hill (27) and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) reach for a rebound during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets beat the ... more

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, and center Tim Duncan, right, sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-85. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, and center Tim Duncan, right, sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in ... more

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-85. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-85. (AP ... more

Houston Rockets' Luis Scola (4), of Argentina, passes the ball as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Rockets' Luis Scola (4), of Argentina, passes the ball as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in ... more

Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale, center, calls to his players during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale, center, calls to his players during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

Houston Rockets' Samuel Dalembert (21) pulls down a rebound in front of San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Rockets' Samuel Dalembert (21) pulls down a rebound in front of San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston. (AP ... more